Midday Update 5-2-18
An update on local news and weather.
Latest Headlines
Military Plane Crashes Near Airport in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Air Force says a National Guard cargo plane has crashed near an airport in Savannah, Georgia. In a tweet, the Chatham County Emergency Management Agency says the plane crashed Wednesday at the intersection of two…
Southwest Plane With Cracked Window Diverted to Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) - A Southwest Airlines plane flying from Chicago to New Jersey has been forced to land in Cleveland after one of its windows cracked. There were no reports of injuries after Flight 957 landed safely on Wednesday morning.…
Essentia Health to Open West Duluth Urgent Care
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced today that they will be opening an Urgent Care at their West Duluth Clinic on May 7. The new Urgent Care addition will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a…
Duluth Lions Club to Host Annual Pancake Day on Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - This Thursday Northlanders will have the chance to eat breakfast at any point in the day. The Duluth Lions Club is hosting its Annual Pancake Day, giving…
With Girls Joining the Ranks, Boy Scouts Plan a Name Change
NEW YORK (AP) - The Boy Scouts are getting a name change. The Boy Scouts of America says the program for 11- to 17-year-old boys will become Scouts: BSA starting next year. The new name was meant to be a…
Tunnel Cleaning Project to Begin Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released their I-35 and Highway 61 tunnel cleaning schedules that will begin on Sunday. The project is scheduled for evening hours to reduce traffic interference. Cleaning schedule The northbound tunnels on…
Morning Update 5-2-18
An update on local news and weather.
Veterinarian Expresses Concern Over Heartworm, Urges Prevention
DULUTH, Minn. - The disease is deadly, but the group targeted cannot speak up when they’re feeling ill. Heartworm is more common in southern states due to warm weather year round,…
Female Wanted for Assault by Cloquet Police
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a female wanted for assault. Melissa Ann Defoe, 41, is wanted for felony 2nd degree assault. Defoe is 5’6, 160 pounds with black hair and brown…
Final Bids Approved For New Superior Fire Department
SUPERIOR, Wis. - After years of planning, all contracts were in place Tuesday to begin construction for Superior's new multi-million dollar fire station. Councilors gave the final bids Tuesday night to…
Charter Season Feeling Cramps With Seawall Reconstruction Delay
DULUTH, Minn. - 12-hour work days, six days a week: That’s the new pace underway for the $6 million seawall reconstruction project in Duluth’s Minnesota Slip that the city says is scheduled…
Following Along on Local Judge's Morning Commute
DULUTH, Minn.- For nearly a decade Judge Shaun Floerke has been gearing up for each full day of work at the Duluth Court House by hopping on his bike.…
Justin Wieck Hired as UMD Men's Basketball Head Coach
DULUTH, Minn.- It was clear At the end of last season Romano gym wasn't the only entity on campus that needed a make over. After parting ways with head coach Matt Bowen,…
Sex Trafficking Memorial Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Victims of human trafficking were honored at a memorial in Duluth. Every year on May 1st, a ceremony and procession memorializes missing and murdered indigenous women. That group…
Duluth Announces LED Streetlight Pilot Project
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth has installed energy-efficient LED streetlights across much of the city, but some citizens and business owners are not happy about the brighter, white lights…
How to Ensure Safe Campfire Traditions
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn.- As the weather is slowly getting warmer, its that time of year for smores and campfire stories, along with the fun comes fire responsibility. Dryer weather and winds are ideal…
Twin Ports Focuses on Mental Health Awareness Following Chaotic Week
TWIN PORTS- Mayors from both sides of the bridge are working to break down the stigma that often surrounds mental health. They're calling it Northland Healthy Minds and they say this…
One Resolution Made in Alleged Fraser Shipyard Lead Poisoning Case
SUPERIOR, Wis.-One of the employees who was working at Fraser Shipyards in Superior has reached a resolution with the business after he suspected he got lead poisoning there back in 2016. The resolution was made with James Holder, a welder…
Duluth Delegation Recounts Life Changing Visit to National Memorial for Peace and Justice
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the Duluth Delegation have returned from a life changing trip to Montgomery, Alabama, to view the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. A total of 32 people,…
Mayor Paine Releases an Update Regarding Community Concerns Over Hydrogen Fluoride
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine released an update this afternoon regarding the communities concern of the use of Hydrogen Fluoride at the Husky Energy refinery as well as updates about the progress and improvements of the plant moving…
Mayor Larson Issues Statement in Response to Husky Energy Explosion
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson released a statement this afternoon in response to last week’s explosion at the Husky Energy refinery plant: "We call ourselves the Twin Ports for a reason. When something significant happens on one side…
$5.49 Million Eco Friendly Dream Home for Sale in Silver Bay
SILVER BAY, Minn. - A $5.49 million dollar home has hit the market in Silver Bay overlooking the shores of Lake Superior. Dubbed the “Palisade Retreat” on Sotheby’s International Realty website, this home boasts 1,480 feet of shoreline along Lake…
Dayton Pushes for $138M for Schools' Budget Shortfalls
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton is calling for $138 million in emergency funding for Minnesota schools as districts across the state grapple with budget shortfalls. Dayton unveiled his request to lawmakers Tuesday as the Legislature heads toward…
Midday Update 5-1-18
An update on local news and weather.
EPA Finds Nothing Toxic at Wisconsin Refinery Explosion Site
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency says it has finished monitoring the air at the site of a recent oil refinery explosion in northwestern Wisconsin and found no elevated levels of anything toxic. The blast at the Husky…
Guitar Legend Gibson Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The maker of the Gibson guitar, omnipresent for decades on the American rock `n' roll stage, is filing for bankruptcy protection after wrestling for years with debt. Gibson guitars have been esteemed by generations of guitar…
US Warns Liquid Nicotine Packets Resemble Juice Boxes, Candy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health authorities are issuing warnings to makers of liquid nicotine whose packaging resembles children's juice boxes, candies and cookies. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday the packaging practice is illegal for vaping formulas. The agency…
Duluth YMCA Offers Swim Scholarships for Underserved Communities
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer is just a couple months away which means families will be out on the lakes enjoying weekends up North. But while enjoying the warmer weather, families should always…
